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Jason Mefford

A “quandary” is an interesting word meaning: a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation. A quandary is also what many internal auditors find themselves facing when they audit GRC capabilities. This GRC Illustrated column from Compliance Week and OCEG helps auditors answer the questions, “How can we know if a capability is designed effectively when as auditors we may not be experts in the detailed activities of GRC capabilities? Who should provide the assurance?”

When it comes to assessing risks or planning annual audits, companies may be making the same mistakes over and over again, perhaps realizing they are hitting a wall, but failing to find a way around. In the latest edition of our GRC Illustrated Series, which explores how to conduct risk assessments, Jason Mefford, president of Mefford Associates, outlines the proper steps for making your risk assessment work for your audit plan. More inside.

Speaking of employee surveys—Jason Mefford, head of internal audit at Ventura Foods, writes in a guest column this week that one of the most important variables a survey should track is employees' perceptions of respect in the workplace. If you want more engaged and productive employees, he says, then focus on respect in your organization.